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Budget DIY Closet Makeover | Under $260

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We completely transformed my son’s closet for under $260! 🙌 Sharing everything we used to create more hanging space, shelving and storage without installing an expensive closet system. Everything is linked below with quantities + what we used it for...
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The Closet System

 
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Used 2 | These were the foundation of the closet build and gave us tons of open storage for a fraction of the cost of a closet system.
5 Shelf Dorm Bookcase White - Room Essentials™
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Used 1 - $28 | Perfect for adding inexpensive vertical storage without a custom closet system.
3 Shelf Dorm Bookcase White - Room Essentials™
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I used 4
Everbilt 18 in.-30 in. L x 1. 26in W White Adjustable Hanging Closet Rod EHWSTHDUS-345AV
 
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Used 1 - $108 🤍 Perfect size for inside the closet and gave us 5 full drawers of hidden storage without taking up a ton of space. The clean white, handle-free design made the whole DIY closet look much more custom and built-in!
FOTOSOK White 5-Drawer Bedroom Dresser
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Hardware + Installation

 
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Use these instead of the screws that come with the rod
Everbilt #6 x 1/2 in. Zinc Plated Phillips Round Head Wood Screw (8-Pack) 829391

Storage + Organization

 
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Used throughout 🤍 The slim design saves so much hanging space and using all matching white hangers instantly made the closet look cleaner and more custom.
HOUSE DAY White Velvet Hangers 60 Pack
 
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Perfect for shorts! Used these on the lower rod to keep everything visible, organized and easy to grab.
Amber Home 24 Pack Walnut Wooden Pants Hangers

Finishing Touches

 
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One of my favorite details! These inexpensive clear risers turned his cologne collection into a little display while keeping everything organized.
WINKINE Acrylic Perfume & Funko POP Stand
 
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An inexpensive little finishing touch that breaks up all the white and makes the center shelves feel styled instead of just functional.
JPSOR Pothos Small Faux Plants in White Pot
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Adding these under the shelving for a custom closet look ✨ Rechargeable + magnetic means no wiring or visible cords!
10.5in Rechargeable Under Cabinet Light 3 Pack